Franklin Academy waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Research Triangle Raptors as they made off with a 5-2 win. Arianne Farrelly was a massive factor in the win, as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Franklin Academy was without their leading scorer, Olivia Olarte, in Monday's contest. With Olarte sidelined, Marley Davis got her first action of the season.
Franklin Academy pushed their record up to 14-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Research Triangle, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play NCSSM: Durham at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Research Triangle, they will head out on the road to face off against East Wake Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Research Triangle and East Wake Academy are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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